Reincarnated in a novel: I am the villain!

[Location: The Exchange – Stage Two Arena]

The event was a one-day event, so despite the large crowds, the next stage proceeded quite smoothly

Going up to the second stage, the floor of the Colosseum had retracted.

In its place lay a vast, shimmering lake of liquid metal. It rippled sluggishly, heavy and toxic, reflecting the neon lights of Argentum like a distorted mirror.

The Silver Sea.

It wasn’t water, no this was much more dangerous.

It was raw, liquefied Abyss Iron mixed with mercury and conduit mana.

The density was so high that a normal human would be crushed just by trying to wade through it, and the fumes alone could liquefy lungs.

"Stage Two," the Announcer’s voice boomed from the floating drones. "The Molding."

"The rules are simple: Reach the Center Island. Use whatever method you possess. Magic. Strength. Will. But be warned... the Sea is not ordinary."

Damien stood at the edge of the platform. Beside him, Argentus, the Silver Champion, was practically vibrating with excitement.

His liquid-metal skin rippled in sympathy with the lake.